Main PageMy speaking tips in the national press Last year, my speaking tips appeared in one national newspaper in the UK and on the website of another. In the first case, I was one of a number of people responding to a reader's request for help and in the second I was asked to join an illustrious panel for an online discussion! MORE >>

It's not just that you might be asked again, it may turn out to be some vital piece of information that needs to be included in the main body of your presentation, not left for possible inclusion in the Q&A afterwards. Main PageThere were around 60 there for my talk about Groucho Marx. It shows willing! If in doubt - edit! MORE >>

Main PageHow to construct a logically-sequenced and effective short topical comedy routine for public speaking In my previous post I wrote about adding topical jokes to a speech or presentation. routine. If you choose the second option then you will find it much easier to remember your material (even without notes!) Why this one? MORE >>

I spent this weekend at the Inn on the Harbor in the charming seacoast village of Stonington, Maine, where I have stayed many times before. Tags: Content Development Speech Preparation Inn on the Harbor Maine proverbs Stonington zany This year was one of the best for “zany” reading. The Zany Page of Revised Proverbs. MORE >>

In this weeks "Killer Apps" on Slate.com, Farhad Manjoo shows us a few: [link] I was disappointed to see that the main app featured enables further dependency on PowerPoint. Thursday, March 17, 2011 How to Feed Your PowerPoint Addiction Who knew there were smartphone apps designed to help people give better presentations? Overcome Your Fear. MORE >>